Serving 378 students in grades 5-8, Fisher Magnet Upper Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy is ranked #2875 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fisher Magnet Upper Academy?
378 students attend Fisher Magnet Upper Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fisher Magnet Upper Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Magnet Upper Academy?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fisher Magnet Upper Academy offer ?
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher Magnet Upper Academy part of?
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